I. Review


II. 4 examples of the apparent pride which reveal the difference between pride and assurance
1. David’s assurance of victory shows his trust in others(1-5)
A. David’s numbers grow (1)
B. David’s great strategy to divide his army (2a)

C. David’s humility to listen to his troops (2b-4)


D. David’s assurance of victory of Absalom and request (5)
i. The negative:
ii. The positive

2. Absalom’s foolish trust in large forces proves fruitless (6-8)


3. Absalom’s vain pride is opposed by God (9-10,18)
A. Absalom’s humiliating defeat


B. Absalom’s weak legacy


4. Joab’s prideful rejection of the king’s command (11-17)